abject
adjective
1. of the most contemptible kind
- abject cowardice
Similar word(s): contemptible, low, miserable, scummy, scurvy
2. most unfortunate or miserable
- the most abject slaves joined in the revolt
- abject poverty
Similar word(s): unfortunate
3. showing utter resignation or hopelessness
- abject surrender
Similar word(s): hopeless, unhopeful
4. showing humiliation or submissiveness
- an abject apology
Similar word(s): submissive
noun
1. A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway; outcast. [First attested from the late 15th century.]
verb
1. (transitive, obsolete) To cast off or out; to reject. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the late 17th century.]
2. (transitive, obsolete) To cast down; hence, to abase; to degrade; to lower; to debase. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the late 17th century.]